So you’ve been hearing about MPL getting bigger, right? Well, it’s official now — the league just added two new franchises in Indore and Bhopal, bringing the total number of teams from 8 to 10. This is a pretty big deal for mobile gaming in India.
What’s happening with MPL right now?
Mobile Premier League, one of India’s biggest esports platforms, is going all-in on expansion. By bringing in teams from Indore and Bhopal, they’re basically saying that competitive gaming isn’t just a metros thing anymore. These two cities have massive gaming communities that were waiting for their moment.
The move makes sense when you think about it. India’s tier-2 and tier-3 cities have exploded in gaming popularity over the last few years. Smartphones are everywhere, internet is getting cheaper, and young people want competitive gaming right at their doorstep. MPL figured out what everyone’s been saying — there’s gold in those cities.
Why does expanding to 10 teams matter for you?
More teams means more tournaments, more opportunities for players to compete, and honestly, more exciting matches for fans. If you’re a gamer in Indore or Bhopal, you’re no longer second-class citizens in the esports world. You get your own franchise, your own identity, and a real shot at the big leagues.
For casual fans, this is great news too. The league gets more competitive because it’s pulling talent from a wider pool. You’ll see matches that are actually unpredictable, teams with unique playing styles, and storylines you didn’t see coming.
The sponsorship angle is interesting as well. More teams mean more investment, more brands getting involved, and potentially better prize pools. When esports leagues grow like this, everyone in the ecosystem wins a little bit.
What happens next?
These new franchises will need to build their rosters, hire coaches, and figure out their team culture. That’s a process that takes time, and we’ll probably see some exciting announcements about player transfers and squad compositions in the coming weeks.
The bigger picture? This expansion signals that esports in India isn’t slowing down. If MPL can confidently add two new teams, it means they believe the market can support it. And they’re probably right.
Watch this space — when the league officially starts with these 10 teams, the competition level should jump noticeably. For Indian gamers who’ve been grinding ranked matches, this could be the turning point where esports stops feeling like a niche hobby and becomes something genuinely mainstream.